Junior Accounting Analyst

Core Responsibilities:

• Support month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliation
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and provide actionable insights
• Assist in inventory accounting, including cycle count analysis and inventory reserves
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with a focus on inventory and cost accounts
• Support standard cost updates and cost roll processes
• Prepare internal financial reports and variance explanations for management
• Ensure compliance with internal controls (including SOX, if applicable)
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Utilize Syteline ERP for transaction processing, reporting, and data extraction
• Identify and support process improvement initiatives within accounting and operations

Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of relevant experience (manufacturing or cost accounting preferred)
• Foundational knowledge of GAAP
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capability
• Internship or experience in manufacturing or aerospace industry preferred
• Experience with Syteline ERP or similar manufacturing ERP systems preferred

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Key Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams (operations, supply chain)
• Effective communication of financial information
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines